Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Moms & Me Inc. ("we," "us," or "our") is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to mentoring and empowering girls ages 8 to 18. We operate the website momsandme.org (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our Site or interact with our programs and services. By using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, age, and any other information you voluntarily provide when submitting a mentee or mentor application, making a donation, or contacting us.

Minor Information: When a parent or guardian registers a child for our programs, we collect limited information about the child including name, age, and relevant background information necessary for program placement. We take the protection of minors' information with the highest level of seriousness.

Usage Data: We automatically collect certain information when you visit our Site, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on pages. This information is used solely to improve the Site experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

4. Protection of Children's Privacy

We are committed to protecting the privacy of minors who participate in our programs. We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verified parental consent. All information collected about minors is used solely for the purpose of program administration and participant safety. We do not share, sell, or distribute information about minors to any third party except as required by law or as necessary to ensure participant safety.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, or administering our programs. These providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential.

Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid court order or government request.

Safety: We may disclose information when we believe it is necessary to protect the safety and wellbeing of our participants, staff, or the public.

6. Donation Information

All donations are processed through secure, encrypted payment processors. We do not store your full credit card or payment information on our servers. Donation records are maintained for tax and legal compliance purposes in accordance with IRS requirements for 501(c)(3) organizations. Donors will receive a receipt confirming their donation for tax deduction purposes.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100 percent secure. We encourage you to use caution when sharing personal information online.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at momsandme.md@gmail.com.

9. Cookies

Our Site may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze Site traffic. You may configure your browser to refuse cookies; however, some features of the Site may not function properly without them. We do not use cookies to track or collect personally identifiable information without your consent.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of our Site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:

Moms & Me Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. This Privacy Policy was prepared in accordance with applicable United States federal and state privacy laws.